Director (Audits & Assessments), MC-0501-3A
About This Position
This position is located in the Department of Administration and Finance (DAF),, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The Director of Audits and Assessments (DAA) reports directly to the Chief Risk Officer. Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-15, MCC uses a pay-band system to compensate employees.
This position is Pay Band 3A which is generally equal to GS-15.
Qualifications
TTo qualify for pay band 3A applicants must meet the following: Qualifying experience for Pay Band 3A includes one year of specialized experience (comparable to the Pay Band 3B or GS-14 or equivalent non-federal experience), which is directly related to the work of this position, and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. For this position, examples of specialized experience are: managing activities related to A-123 internal controls assessment program; serving as a point of contact, technical resource, or audit liaison to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or other interested parties on matters pertaining to audits, assessments and reviews of programs, systems, and operations; providing comprehensive technical advice and guidance on technical interpretation, opinion, or decisions related to audits and internal control standards, the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) framework, regulatory requirements, and GAO standards; and reviewing audit reports and recommendations and coordinating and tracking timely and accurate responses and reporting.
Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application. Time-in-Grade: Time-in-grade requirements apply.
You must have one year of Federal service equivalent to Pay Band 3B or GS-14 to be eligible for Pay Band 3A. Applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure the work history portion thoroughly documents the duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments that are directly related to this position in order to verify specialized experience. A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer.
It is important that your resume fully reflects all of your directly related work experience. Salary offers include three key factors: The selectee's directly related experience at the same level as the position. The selectee's overall experience in a particular area.
The salaries of employees in similar positions and with similar levels of experience. MCC also takes the selectee's skill set into account.
Applicants should note that salary offers seldom fall near the upper end of the salary range listed in the vacancy announcement. Salary may be set from the minimum to the midpoint of the salary range of the pay band. In some instances, based on a selectee's extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid-point up to the maximum salary for that pay band. See information on MCC base pay ranges and salary structure (https://www.mcc.gov/careers/compensation/.
Major Duties
Manages all activities related to MCC's A-123 internal controls assessment program and serves as the initial primary point of contact, technical resource, and audit liaison with the Government Accountability Office (GAO),the Office of Inspector General (OIG), and other interested parties on all matters pertaining to audits, assessments and reviews of MCC's programs, systems, and operations. Manages communication between MCC and the audit or review entity. Ensures that all audit responses are compliant with laws and regulations and aligned with policies, procedures and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and GAO standards.
Reviews agency related audit reports and recommendations, coordinates with MCC department coordinators and points of contact on the preparation of appropriate responses, monitors implementation of changes/corrective actions and tracks all agency audit, review and assessment activities for applicable reporting. Oversees contractor work related to the internal control program or other reviews related to the DAA portfolio. Provides comprehensive technical advice and guidance to the Chief Risk Officer and other senior management officials on technical interpretation, opinion, or decisions related to audits and internal control standards, the COSO framework, regulatory requirements, and GAO standards.
Consults with the Chief Risk Officer on matters involving regulatory and procedural interpretation and guidance; review of assessment plans, findings, and recommendations; audit improvements; problem or issue resolution; and follow-up on recommended corrective action. Oversees contractor work related to the internal control program or other reviews. Obtains and maintains Contracting Officer Representative certification.
Performs related duties as assigned.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Once you complete and submit your application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire.The HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities related to the position such as Oral Communication Technical Competence Technical Documentation Writing Based on the information you provided in your application package, we will assign you to one of three quality categories - Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Those applicants who are determined to be best qualified will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration.
Applicants must include their own documented examples of the required experience in their resume. Applicants who copy the duties section of this announcement into their resume as their current experience will be disqualified. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience your category can and will be adjusted to more reflect your abilities, and you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Applicants must include their own documented examples of the required experience in their resume. Applicants who copy the duties section of this announcement into their resume as their current experience will be disqualified
Additional Information
RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION BONUS may be authorized for this position. If you are not a current federal employee this position may authorize a one time Recruitment bonus to be paid over a specified period. Selected individual will be required to a sign service agreement prior to receiving any bonus payments.
If you are a current federal employee this position may authorize a one time Relocation bonus to be paid over a specified period. Selected individual will be required to a sign service agreement prior to receiving any bonus payments. Selectee may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. "The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower level, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position." You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification.
Your pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on your qualifications, education, experience, training, and availability of funds. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. If you are eligible for CTAPICTAP, you must provide a copy of your latest performance appraisal including your official rating.
If you are eligible for CTAP/ICTAP, you may apply for a vacancy at or below the grade level you are being (or have been) separated from that does not have greater promotion potential than your last position. You can apply for jobs at higher grades or with greater promotion potential, but you will not receive selection priority for those jobs.
You must provide proof of eligibility for the higher grade( SF-50). Selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower pay band level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level, nor is the promise of promotion implied. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.
Applicants must include their own examples of the required experience in their resume. Applicants who copy the duties section of this announcement into their resume as their current experience will be disqualified. Selectee may be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (OGE 450).
You may be required to serve a one-year probationary/trial period. Government Travel Card - You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government contractor issued travel card to be used for official business.
How to Apply
For tips on preparing your resume see: For tips on preparing your resume see: (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/).
Your resume should not exceed two pages in length and meet all requirements listed in the job announcement (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit). To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Once your application is ready, you'll be sent from USAJOBS to the application system.
Follow the prompts to complete your application and the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure that you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
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The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/22/2026.
Required Documents
The following documents must be received by the closing date of this announcement: Resume - Applicants are encouraged to utilize resumes created using information contained in the USAJOBS-formatted Resume Builder (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/).
Your resume should not exceed two pages in length and meet all requirements listed in the job announcement (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit). If you are eligible for CTAP/ICTAP, you may apply for a vacancy at or below the grade level you are being (or have been) separated from that does not have greater promotion potential than your last position. You can apply for jobs at higher grades or with greater promotion potential, but you will not receive selection priority for those jobs.
You must provide proof of eligibility for the higher grade(SF-50). Unofficial college transcripts - if the position has an education requirement or if you are using education to qualify "Unofficial" transcripts are acceptable. If selected for the position, you must provide an official transcript before appointment.
Veterans Preference documentation (DD-214 - member 4 copy or other copies that indicate character of discharge or equivalent, SF-15 and VA Letter as appropriate) if applying under VEOA or VRA. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please go to:https://www.fedshirevets.gov/ A copy of your most recent SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', showing position title, series, grade level, and duty location;' If you are a displaced Federal employee, you may be entitled to receive special priority consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). Eligible ICTAP/CTAP employees within the commuting area must submit proof of eligibility.
See http://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/#transition CTAP/ICTAP candidates must provide one of the following documents with their application: A copy of your RIF separation notice or notice of position abolishment; notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or change in duty location; official notice stating you are eligible for discontinued service retirement; agency certification that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable work-related injury or illness; official military notice stating you are eligible for a special disability retirement for Military Reserve or National Guard technicians; or notice from OPM stating your disability retirement annuity has been or will be terminated.' If you are eligible for CTAPICTAP, you must provide a copy of your latest performance appraisal including your official rating. Persons with disabilities and others who are eligible for appointment under special appointing authorities (e.g., service with the Government Accountability Office {GAO}, Peace Corps, etc.) should indicate the type of appointment on your application and provide supporting documentation as provided by that authority. See https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/ If you are a current or former political appointee (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or presidential appointee employee), you must submit a copy of a your SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent appointment (position title, type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee, agency, beginning and ending dates of appointment, etc.).